Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic FP7
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Announced January 2011
Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Olympus SZ-12 versus Panasonic FP7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SZ-12 was announced 13 months later than the FP7 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SZ-12 grades vs the FP7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic FP7 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-12 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery & Panasonic FP7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Panasonic FP7
SZ-12 | FP7 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus SZ-12
FP7 | SZ-12 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-12 and Panasonic FP7
SZ-12 | FP7 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-12 offers physical dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic FP7 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SZ-12 versus Panasonic FP7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-12 compared to the FP7.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-12 and FP7 is 89 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-12 and FP7.
All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP7 to deliver greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher SZ-12 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications
Olympus SZ-12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SZ-12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2012-01-10 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226 gr (0.50 lbs) | 147 gr (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | 240 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $350 | $227 |